Temporary Research Assistant

A summer opportunity is available in the Diabetes Clinical Research Program at Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason (BRI).  BRI is committed to eliminating autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis, and immune system diseases such as allergies and asthma. An internationally-recognized medical research institute, BRI accelerates discovery through laboratory breakthroughs in immunology that are then translated to clinical therapies.

The Research Assistant will work with BRI’s Translational and Diabetes clinical teams to increase awareness and generate interest in the pediatric component of our Clinical Research Control Registry. This work will take place through the medium of events, public relations, and social media.

Responsibilities include identifying contacts in education and service organizations for kids, helping plan and bringing visibility to upcoming recruitment events, setting up and attending these events, and discussing our research with families to explain the importance of healthy children participating in clinical research. The Research Assistant will also help produce fun, scientific materials that will help kids of varying ages get excited about research participation.

This is a temporary position (up to 90 days), 40 hours per week.

• Excellent communication and people skills
• Professional and friendly manner
• Ability to think creatively
• Good with time management
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Working knowledge and active user of social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn)
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Flexible and able to work with shifting priorities
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours (occasional evenings/weekends not to exceed 40 hours per week)
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with an interest in life sciences and medical research. Experience in marketing is a bonus. The Research Assistant will be provided with opportunities to write editorial content and promotional materials.

Please upload your cover letter with your resume.